Jenny Abegg
It feels like the other way around—this career chose me. I've always loved writing and have a fairly analytical brain, but my biggest fascination in life was with the mountains and the experiences I could have within them. Luckily, I get to combine the two!
Way back in the day, I was full-time rock climbing and living in my van and needed some extra cash to support my dirtbaggery. It made sense to write about the gear I was using and the life I was living! Fast forward almost a decade and I'm still doing just that, although my "house" got a little bigger and is no longer on wheels.
Last Updated: May 5, 2025
For all the minimalist backpackers, bikepackers, thru-hikers, and ounce-counters, the lightweight gear world is full of options to complete your sleep system. While many of the leading backpacking sleeping bags will get the job done, for those looking...
Last Updated: March 28, 2025
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Last Updated: March 8, 2023
Lightweight mountaineering boots are the most minimalist of their breed, primed for three-season use at relatively low elevations—think summer approaches in the North Cascades, spring climbs in the Rockies, or austral summer ascents in southern...
Last Updated: August 22, 2025
For decades now, Black Diamond has been a mainstay for climbing gear and protection, and in late 2017, they finally released their own lineup of shoes. The first to hit the shelves was the entry-level Momentum, a flat lasted shoe with high quality...
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